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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum Information Science
    • Quantum Cryptography
    • Optical Communications

    Background:

    • Accurate time synchronization is essential for quantum key distribution (QKD) to ensure secure key generation and eavesdropping detection.
    • Current QKD systems often rely on a separate classical channel for clock synchronization, increasing complexity and cost.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the feasibility of clock synchronization using the inherent signals within decoy-state quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols.
    • To develop a method that avoids the need for a dedicated synchronization channel, thereby simplifying QKD system design.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the distinct mean photon numbers of signal and decoy states in the BB84 protocol for time synchronization.
    • Simulated a fiber-based QKD experiment to analyze the parameter space and optimize the proposed synchronization method.
    • Explored an additional decoy state with a high mean photon number to enhance performance in lossy channels.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a software-level clock synchronization method that does not alter the QKD protocol itself.
    • Identified optimal parameter choices and performance limits for the proposed synchronization technique.
    • Showcased a potential improvement for lossy channels through an advanced decoy state strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method enables clock synchronization within existing QKD signals, removing the need for a dedicated synchronization channel.
    • This approach simplifies QKD systems, reduces costs, and enhances operational agility.
    • The findings contribute to more practical and accessible quantum key distribution implementations.